Ben Plucknett
Ben Plucknett (born April 13, 1954 in Beatrice , † November 17, 2002 in Essex ) was an American discus thrower .
In May 1981 Plucknett improved the discus world record in Modesto to 71.20 m, although he had never been in the top three at the national championships. A second time he improved the world record in Stockholm in July to 72.34 m. Shortly afterwards, the IAAF announced that a doping test at a meeting in New Zealand earlier this year was positive for nortestosterone . For the first time in history, the IAAF subsequently annulled world records and recognized both distances. Plucknett was banned for 18 months. After his suspension, he threw another 71.32 m in Eugene in June 1983 , which is an American record to this day. (As of 2015)
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- Ben Plucknett in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Ben Plucknett, 48, Track Star Who Lost Record After Drug Test The New York Times November 22, 2002
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Plucknett, Ben |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American discus thrower |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 13, 1954 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Beatrice |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 17, 2002 |
| Place of death | Essex |